Training base · Florianópolis

Women's surf training in Florianópolis

In Florianópolis, Brazil, Surf Like a Girl Team trains women of every level, from their first wave to technical refinement, with founder Marina Rezende and coaches Gaby Borges, Valéria de Bem and Janaina Maya. Trainings open every week, usually on the beaches of the east and south of the island, chosen for the best wave conditions.

Florianópolis is Marina's home: she's the second generation of the family behind Surf Family, the surf school in Barra da Lagoa teaching since 2000.

At this base

  • Level I, II and III, from building the foundation to technical refinement
  • Beaches on the east and south of the island, chosen for the conditions
  • Longboard training with Janaina Maya and Valéria de Bem
  • Physical training and surf skate with Gaby Borges
  • 1.5-hour sessions, up to 4 students per coach (up to 6 in Level III)
  • Trainings in Portuguese and English

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Meet the team

Coaches in Florianópolis

Marina Rezende

Floripa · São Paulo · Portugal · Online

Marina Rezende

Founder & Head Coach

Former professional athlete and creator of the Surf Like a Girl methodology. Specialized in coaching intermediate and advanced surfers, in and out of the water.

Gaby Borges

Floripa

Gaby Borges

Surf & Physical Coach

Physical and surf coach with a postgraduate degree and years of work focused on women. From surf to surf skate, she brings together preparation, simulation and practice in the water.

  • All levels
Valéria de Bem

Floripa

Valéria de Bem

Surf Coach

More than 25 years dedicated to teaching surf, and founder of Surf de Bem. A physical educator and longboard specialist, she is a reference in building a safe, consistent technical foundation.

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Longboard
Janaina Maya

Floripa

Janaina Maya

Surf & Longboard Coach

From the art of drawing to the lines drawn on the waves. A longboarder and coach specialized in the foundations of surfing, she is also our main reference for longboard training.

  • Beginner
  • Longboard

What the girls are saying

Real messages from the women who train with Marina.

Marina, thank you so much for everything. You were the highlight of my trip here it ✨ First time someone takes my surf seriously, you can’t imagine how important it was for me. I enjoyed every session, and thanks to you (in only 2 months) I feel more confident in the water, and I can see I step up in my surf. This team was exactly what I was looking for, for many years : professional coaching and girls sorority. So again thank you. I am grateful to have met you. You are doing something very big 💙 🌊
Message from M.
Yeah, these video analysis are really crucial. I’ve been trying to find someone like you for over a year at this point and I’m sooooo glad that you agreed to help me. Rest assured that I will be practicing all these movements at home. There’s so much to practice and learn, but I really want to correct these mistakes before it’s too late
Message from L.
I think I surfed technecally my best wave today!!! Not a crazy big wave, but Bananainha and turning the knee is magic 🙈 😎 👻 🤝
Message from S.
This training was really worth it. I like your approach, it’s really helpful. It changed my brain in terms of surfing! We just started and the time was not a lot, but I can imagine what we could have done if we continue this way
Message from T.
Hey Marina, I had another session in Ribeira at sunset yesterday. After your tips I surfed really well.. I was in the right position and I managed to do some nice carves without moving too much.. so the training is going really well, thank you 😁. Hopefully I can move here next year so we can start training properly 💪
Message from H.
Marina you are making me the happiest surfer in the world
Message from M.
Hey hey Marina, thank you so much for the session this morning, I really loved it ! 🙌
Message from H.
Oiiiii wanted to s3md a big THANKS for the great coaching of you and Tarik the past weeks 🌻 Having the most enjoing surf here in Galicia and all of that because of your tipps I hear while surfing the waveeeee so thanks a lot 🧡 Super happy to have found you and your great work!! Hope you arrived safe in Brasil 🌞 All the best so far
Message from S.
Hello girls and Tarik, today is my last day in Ericeira. I just want to tell you how grateful I am to be part of this badass team. I had the most amazing time here, all thanks to you! Thank you for welcoming me so warmly into the team and for these beautiful sessions together. I will miss you all very much!! Definitely coming back next year! 💛 🌞 @Marina Rezende you know already, but again thank you for what you do, you made me feel like a real surfer 🏄‍♀️
Message from H.
Hey hey girl! Congrats again for the session today 🔥👌🏼 Thank you, I know there is still a lot to improve but I had so much fun today and starting to smile in waves and while paddling out, this feels really good 😍 And all thanks to you, hope you know what a great job you’re doing with our team! 💪🏼
Message from V.
Foi incrível! Nem imaginava que eu poderia evoluir tão rápido. A Marina surfa demais, e estar cercada por um grupo de mulheres surfistas faz toda a diferença! 🌊✨ …
Message from L.
experiencia maravilhosa, metodologia ótima e me ajudou mto a evoluir o meu surf! além das trocas maravilhosas com mulheres incríveis ❤️
Message from A.
Experiência única ❤️ Mulherada reunida e conectada na mesma vibração, é incrível demais 😍😍 …
Message from P.
Pela primeira vez me senti super acolhida e segura mesmo em mar maior 🤍 …
Message from B.
A melhor treinadora do mundo! A Marina é a pessoa certa para aprender se você quer ganhar confiança na água, melhorar seu surf e ter mais consciência dos seus movimentos corporais. Eu evoluí muito dentro e fora da água, e isso se deve 1000% a ela!
Message from C.
Mari sabe compartilhar sua paixão pelo surfe com outras mulheres como ninguém!
Message from M.

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